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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,711 and 20,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,711 and 20,649 is: 27,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711 : 20,649 = 20,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711/20,649 = 20,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711x = 20,649 × 20,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711x = 426,381,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,381,201/15,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,139.02

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